Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation; faculty administrative appointment

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Campus

College of Nursing, Office of Academic Programs

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Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation (a faculty administrative appointment)/Open Rank

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The College of Nursing is seeking an energetic faculty leader to serve as the Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation, a faculty administrative appointment. The ideal candidate would be qualified to hold a faculty appointment within the IRC-Clinical Series, Clinical Teaching Track with dedicated time for the Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation role. This position is responsible for the operational leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the College of Nursing Clinical Simulation Program across multiple campuses.

This position oversees the daily operations of simulation facilities, personnel, technology, resources, and educational support services to ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based simulation experiences that support undergraduate and graduate nursing education.

Working under the general direction of the Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation Science and in close operational collaboration with the Director of Clinical Simulation and Placements, the Assistant Director implements strategic initiatives, manages operational resources, supervises simulation personnel, supports faculty development, advances quality improvement efforts, and ensures compliance with national simulation standards, accreditation requirements, and university policies. The Assistant Director serves as an operational leader for the Clinical Simulation Program.

simulation education resource, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and collaborative partnerships that advance the College's mission, vision, and strategic priorities for experiential learning.

This position is responsible for developing efficient operational systems, monitoring program performance, supporting budget and resource management, maintaining state-of-the-art simulation facilities and technologies, and promoting a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and exceptional service for faculty, students, staff, and external partners.

This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation Science within the College of Nursing, Office of Academic Programs. The Assistant Director works in close operational collaboration with the Director of Clinical Simulation and Placements, who provides day-to-day operational coordination and direction. This position directly supervises the Healthcare Simulation Assistants and serves as a member of the Clinical Education and Placements leadership team.

Work is performed under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation Science/Senior Director of Clinical Partnerships and Placements, with day-to-day operational guidance provided by the Director of Clinical Simulation and Placements.

This position provides direct supervision to persons in the role of Simulation operations team.

1. Program Leadership & Operations

• Provides operational leadership for the College of Nursing Clinical Simulation Program across multiple campuses. Oversees simulation operations, personnel, facilities, technology, and resources to ensure high-quality, efficient, and consistent simulation experiences that support undergraduate and graduate curricula. Develops standardized operational processes, monitors program performance, and collaborates with faculty and leadership to optimize resources and support the College's strategic priorities.
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Simulation Program, including scheduling, facilities, technology, and operational resources.
• Develop and maintain standardized operational workflows, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality simulation services.
• Monitor simulation utilization, operational performance, and resource allocation; implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to align simulation operations with curricular priorities and institutional goals.

2. Personnel Leadership

• Provides leadership and supervision of simulation personnel to foster a highly engaged, collaborative, and high-performing team. Oversees workforce planning, staff development, performance management, and employee engagement while promoting a culture of accountability,…